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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.17, 1,056.89 and 753.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.17, 1,056.89 and 753.65 is: 1,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.17 : 1,056.89 = 753.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.17/1,056.89 = 753.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.17x = 1,056.89 × 753.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.17x = 796,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,521.38/765.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.97

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